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Picturing the Prairie at Chicago Botanic Garden

Jun 30, 2021

The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe has opened an exhibit of 15 large studio canvases and many smaller field paintings depicts rare, complex, diverse natural habitats that require conservation, restoration and stewardship work to protect the remaining prairies and restore others. Picturing the Prairie celebrates their vital role in our Midwestern heritage and takes visitors on a journey of prairie landscapes throughout the state of Illinois.

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Bird-Friendly Gardens

May 29, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

My gardening focus started changing from just planting for beauty to planting what’s beautiful that also helps birds and pollinators.

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This is the Year to Start Growing Food at Home

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Lisa Hilgenberg

Here’s how to economize and capitalize with two practical DIY gardening projects to ensure good, healthy food. Growing your own food is great for your health and wellness, and your pocketbook.

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